2021 Panhellenic Fall Formal Recruitment PNM Guide Book

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Table of contents

Recruitment/COVID Plan Schedule Letter from the President Letter from the Recruitment Team The Panhellenic Council PNM Information Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Health & Wellness (PNM resources) Video Instructions It's All Greek To Me: Terminology Recruitment Guides MRABA Q&A Tips & What to Expect PNM Orientation Spirit Day Philanthropy Day Values Day Preference Night Bid Day Map/Locations Value-Based Recruitment Get to Know Our Chapters

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Our chapters

Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Delta Gamma Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Kappa Zeta Tau Alpha

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Recruitment Plan

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COVID-19 Safety We are currently planning to host a hybrid recruitment this fall. The in-person days will require masks to be worn when inside chapter houses and at the PNM resource center. Outdoors, we encourage masks.

If exposed to Covid-19 or if you become sick with Covid-19, your recruitment guide and the recruitment team will make accommodations so you can still participate in fall recruitment in a virtual manner.

The recruitment team continues to meet with the university physician to compose a Covid-19 Exposure Plan (CEP) to be carried out if need be. This protocol will be shared once it is finalized.

Questions regarding Covid-19 safety can be referred to Maddie Mitchell, at mitch876@msu.edu.

Schedule

Friday, September 3:

PNM Orientation Virtual (Zoom) Session 1 - 6:00-7:00 pm Session 2 - 7:30-8:30 pm Session 3 - 9:00-10:00 pm

Saturday, September 4:

Spirit Day Virtual (Zoom) Chapter 1 - 11:00-11:10 am Chapter 2 - 11:15-11:25 am Chapter 3 - 11:30-11:40 am Chapter 4 - 11:45-11:55 am Chapter 5 - 12:00-12:10 pm Chapter 6 - 12:15-12:25 pm Chapter 7 - 12:30-12:40 pm Chapter 8 - 12:45-12:55 pm Chapter 9 - 1:00-1:10 pm Chapter 10 - 1:15-1:25 pm Chapter 11 - 1:30-1:40 pm Chapter 12 - 1:45-1:55 pm Chapter 13 - 2:00-2:10 pm Chapter 14 - 2:15-2:25 pm

Thursday, September 9 Friday, September 10:

Philanthropy Day 1 & 2 Virtual (Zoom) Party 1 - 5:00-5:30 pm Party 2 - 5:50-6:20 pm Party 3 - 6:40-7:10 pm Party 4 - 7:30-8:00 pm Party 5 - 8:20-8:50 pm Party 6 - 9:10-9:40 pm Party 7 - 10:00-10:30 pm Party 8 - 10:50-11:10 pm Party 9 - 4:10-4:40 pm Party 10 - 5:00-5:30 pm Party 11 - 5:50-6:20 pm Party 12 - 6:40-7:10 pm Party 13 - 7:30-8:00 pm Party 14 - 8:20-8:50 pm Party 15 - 9:10-9:40 pm Party 16 - 10:00-10:30 pm Party 17 - 10:50- 11:10 pm

Sunday, September 12:

Values Day In-person Party 1 - 9:30-10:10 am Party 2 - 10:30-11:10 am Party 3 - 11:30-12:10 pm Party 4 - 12:30-1:10 pm Party 5 - 1:50-2:30 pm Party 6 - 2:50-3:30 pm Party 7 - 3:50-4:30 pm Party 8: - 4:50-5:30 pm Party 9 - 5:50-6:30 pm Dinner - 6:30-7:10 pm Party 10 - 7:10-7:50 pm Party 11 - 8:10-8:50 pm Party 12 - 9:10 - 9:50 pm Party 13 - 10:10-10:50 pm

Monday, September 13: Preference Night In-person Party 1 - 5:00-5:50 pm Party 2 - 6:10-7:00 pm Party 3 - 7:20-8:10 pm Party 4 - 8:30-9:20 pm Party 5 - 9:40-10:30 pm

Tuesday, September 14:

Bid Day In-person Demonstration Field (the field behind the Spartan Statue) Address: 229 Dem. Hall Road Arrive at 4:15pm, event officially begins at 5pm

a letter from the

President

Dear Potential New Member,

On behalf of the Panhellenic Council (PC) and the Office for Fraternity and Sorority Life, I want to welcome you to East Lansing and wish you the best of luck during your time at Michigan State. We hope you choose to become a member of our community and experience all of the amazing opportunities that a sorority can offer. Michigan State’s Panhellenic community is home to over 2,000 members who stand for our values of friendship, leadership, service, knowledge, integrity and community.

The Michigan State Panhellenic Council is the governing body of the 14 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities at MSU. PC is just one of four Greek councils on Michigan State’s campus, the others including: Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). There is so much knowledge and history to gain from learning and interacting with all of the Greek councils in our community, and we hope as a potential new member you see the value in building relationships across chapter lines.

As you prep for the beginning of your sorority experience, I challenge you to keep an open mind and spirit about all of the changes you are making. Focus on your personal values and where you would like to see yourself in a year’s time. Keeping your own opinions and goals at the forefront will only help you in making decisions best for your own future.

I hope that joining a Panhellenic sorority is one of the many decisions you choose for yourself.

All fourteen of our Panhellenic chapters are unique with their own history and values, but center around the same goals in friendship, academics, and service. Joining a Panhellenic sorority enriched my college experience and has provided me countless leadership opportunities, irreplaceable friendships, and memories that I will take with me in my time beyond Michigan State. I hope one day you’re a senior like me looking back on their four years in the Panhellenic community with nothing but gratitude and love.

If you find yourself with any questions regarding the Panhellenic Community or the Fraternity and Sorority Life experience, please do not hesitate to reach out to me through email: pcpresident@greeklife.msu.edu. The Panhellenic Council Executive Board is here to help during this transition process, as well as throughout our sorority recruitment. To learn more, you can visit our website (msupanhellenic.com) or follow us on Instagram (@msu_panhel).

I wish you nothing but the best in your college endeavors and hope to see you around our beautiful campus!

With love, Ryan Vogel pcpresident@greeklife.msu.edu

a letter from the

Recruitment Team Dear Potential New Member, Becoming a sorority woman is an experience like no other. It will help you stay focused on your studies, develop strong leadership skills, and create relationships that will last far longer than your college career.

Taking the leap into primary recruitment was the best decision we have made in our college careers.

Throughout our experience as members of the Panhellenic community, we have formed genuine friendships, gained leadership experiences and created countless memories.

In addition to joining a sorority, you will also be joining the Panhellenic Council sisterhood and greater fraternity & sorority community at Michigan State! It is within this community where you will create friendships, build yourself as a leader, serve the community, and ultimately become the best version of yourself.

We strongly encourage all of you to enter recruitment with an open mind and leave all past knowledge or stereotypes of sorority life at home. Show your authentic self and come as you are! Focus on the unique values of each chapter and take an interest in the conversations that make you feel at home. Go Green!

With love, Julia Turnbull and Lindsay Densmore Vice Presidents of Recruitment Logistics & Recruitment Guides pcvprecruitmentlogistics@greeklife.msu.edu pcvprecruitmentguides@greeklife.msu.edu

The Panhellenic council The Panhellenic Council at Michigan State University is the governing body of the 14 National Panhellenic Conference sororities on campus. The Council is comprised of current sorority members who have disaffiliated from their chapters' during recruitment in order to provide unbiased planning and support for all involved in the process. The Panhellenic Council strengthens the Fraternity & Sorority Community and is responsible for promoting scholarship, philanthropy, and safety for each sorority as well as the Fraternity & Sorority Community as a whole.

The Michigan State Panhellenic Association desires to build a community that reflects diversity and inclusion within our sorority chapters. We strive to make our campus stronger through our commitment to promoting diversity and creating positive change within the Greek community. Women of all backgrounds make up Michigan State University Panhellenic and each individual is celebrated for her perspectives, ideas, and contributions to her organization and to our entire community.

We, as Undergraduate Members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its bets possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities.

We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character, inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

Executive Council

ent Presid ogel V Ryan

VP Rec

ruitmen t Logisti cs Julia Tu rnbull

s t Guide ruitmen e r VP Rec o Densm Lindsay

Executive VP Adison Ho hwart

l Relations VP Interna VP Com ks munity Hannah Nic Relatio G ra ce ns A nd ers on

tions munica VP Com e bb r Eva W e

k VP Ris oos Julia F

VP Finance Kate Fehrle

Potential new member

Bill of Rights

1. The right to be treated as an individual 2. The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process 3. The right to ask questions and receive true and objective answers

from Recruitment Guides and members 4. The right to be treated with respect 5. The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized 6. The right to ask how and why, and to receive straight answers 7. The right to have and express opinions to Recruitment Guide 8. The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with Recruitment Guide 9. The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others 10. The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the membership acceptance signing 11. The right to make one’s own choice and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision 12. The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience

Potential new member Expectations 1. To be eligible for recruitment, Potential New Members must be accepted and enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 units) at Michigan State University.

2. PNMs must attend all academic classes and labs during the recruitment period for the duration of the class scheduled time.

3. Potential New Members must attend all of the events to which they are invited for the entire Formal Recruitment process.

4. No woman shall be allowed to join a National Panhellenic Conference organization during formal Fall Formal Recruitment unless she has attended all events in each set to which she has invitations.

5. Any Potential New Member who does not attend an event without a pre-approved excuse (ex: illness or other emergency) by the Panhellenic Council will be asked to leave the formal recruitment process.

6. Potential New Members must attend the Formal Recruitment events at the time the computer has scheduled them to attend. This is to prevent confusion and mix-ups.

7. Potential New Members may not contact any active sorority members during Formal Recruitment Week.

Sorority members may not contact Potential New Members outside of scheduled Formal Recruitment events.

8. Sorority members may not make promissory comments, or give oral or written invitations to join to any Potential New Members. Bids are to be issued only on the scheduled Bid Day. Contact a Panhellenic officer or Recruitment Guide if a situation like this occurs at any time.

9. Potential New Members must be respectful to all sorority women and not spread rumors or make disparaging remarks about chapters, chapter members, or other Potential New Members. Violation of this rule will result in immediate removal from the Formal Recruitment process.

10. After a few attempts at a conversation, an active member may say “I noticed you aren’t actively engaging with me or responding”.

11. Potential New Members may not be on their phones or have them out while they are in a Chapter Facility.

Violation of this rule will result in immediate removal from the Formal Recruitment process.

12. Formal Recruitment is a substance-free process. Women may not use or be in the presence of drugs or alcohol during the Formal Recruitment Process. Violation of This rule will result in immediate removal from the Formal Recruitment process.

13. If a Potential New Member wishes to withdraw from Formal Recruitment, they must complete the withdrawal form, found at the PNM Resource Center.

14. Nothing from the Chapter Facilities may be taken as a “souvenir”. Violation of this rule may result in immediate removal from the Formal Recruitment process.

15. It is recommended that Potential New Members be fully aware of the financial obligations of membership before accepting a bid. It is to their advantage to ask questions during Formal Recruitment events if they have questions about finances.

16. Following Preference Round, if Potential New Members wish to be eligible to join a sorority, they must complete and sign a Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement, or MRABA. It is not guaranteed that every woman who goes through Formal Recruitment will receive a bid to join a sorority.

17. Potential New Members are urged to keep an open mind during Formal Recruitment to ensure any decisions they make are their own.

18. I agree to have pictures taken of me by Panhellenic Council for promotional purposes.

19. Should I choose to violate any of the above agreements, I am subject to removal from the Formal Recruitment process.

20. If a new member decides to remove herself from her sorority after she is initiated, she will be unable to join another sorority within the NPHC, MGC, or Panhellenic councils.

Diversity, Equity,

& Inclusion

Our Panhellenic Council is committed to educating ourselves and the members of our chapters on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a Panhellenic community, we must recognize and change all systems and norms that exclude people. It is our responsibility and mission to continue to acknowledge the systemic barriers that deter women of all identities from joining our community. The history of exclusion within the Panhellenic council has perpetuated whiteness and created oppression within our systems. We are committed to acknowledging these oppressions and educating ourselves, chapters, and the community to do better.

Other Governing Councils INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (IFC): The governing body for 28 fraternities at Michigan State University

MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL (MGC): The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) at Michigan State is a unique governing body that represents 11 Latinx, Asian, LGBTQ+, and Multicultural/Multiethnic Greek-letter organizations on campus.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC): is composed of the nine largest historically

African-American Greek-letter organizations. All of the ‘Divine Nine,’ as they are nicknamed, NPHC organizations are represented on Michigan State’s campus.

@ifc_michigan_state

@msu_nphc

@mgc_msu

Health

& Wellness

PNM Resource Center

Lake Huron room at the MSU Union available for PNMs September 9th & 10th from 7:30am-10:30pm Ballroom at the MSU Union available for PNMs September 12th & 13th from 7:30am-10:30pm msu Center for survivors

556 E Circle Dr. East Lansing MI, 48823 (517) 355-3551 msu olin Health Center

463 E Circle Dr. East Lansing MI, 48823 (517) 884-6546 Counseling

& Psychiatric services

463 E Circle Dr., Floor 3 East Lansing MI, 48823 (517) 355-8270 24 hr. sexual assault crisis line: (517) 372-6666 MSU safe place

(517) 355-1100 noabuse@msu.edu Sparrow hospital

1215 E Michigan Ave, Lansing MI 48912 (517) 364-1000

introductory Video

Instructions:

Your video must be at least 60 seconds long, and no longer than 4 minutes You can take these videos right from your phone or laptopthere’s no need to get fancy with it! We just ask that you film horizontally.

When recording your video, please find a plain background and make sure there is no excessive background noise.

There’s no particular dress code!

These videos are due to your Recruitment Guides by Friday,

September 3rd at 3:00 p.m. (EST).

Please do not stress! Your video will not make or break you. It will just help us get to know you.

For additional assistance, you can check out an instructional video from Fall 2020 on our Instagram (@msu_panhel) using this link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEW4iODFaoB/

introductory Video

Questions:

Must Answer:

Name (first & last) Hometown Major Optional: Class standing (1st year, 2nd year, etc.)

Pick 3 of the following:

What are you passionate about?

What made you decide to go through recruitment?

How would your closest friends describe you?

Why did you choose Michigan State University?

What is something you think you could bring to your future sorority chapter?

What qualities do you look for in a friend? Why those qualities?

What qualities do you look for in a chapter? Why those qualities?

What are some things you hope to gain from joining Greek life?

What past leadership positions have you held/are interested in future ones?

What part do you play in your friend group?

Who is your biggest role model?

What kind of friends are you looking for in a sorority?

What types of service and participation are you looking for in a sorority?

Who are you working towards becoming in college?

Why did you choose to “go greek”?

What are your values?

Describe your dream day - no limits!

What is your favorite High School memory?

What kind of sisterhood are you looking for?

it's all greek to me ACTIVE MEMBER: A fully initiated

undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority.

BID: An invitation to join a fraternity

or sorority. In the process those who are invited to join a sorority will receive their bid card on Bid Day, Wednesday, September 25th upon completion of all rounds of recruitment.

CHAPTER: The local organization of

undergraduate students on a campus recognized by the university and the National or International organization.

INITIATION: A formal ceremony

during which new members become active members of the chapter.

LEGACY: An immediate family

member of an initiated member, generally sister or daughter. Some sororities also recognize grandchildren, stepsisters, and stepdaughters. Please see each chapter’s individual page in this booklet for more information about legacy policies.

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE (NPC): The

umbrella organization for 26 national and international social sororities.

NEW MEMBER: A person who

accepts a bid from a fraternity or sorority chapter

NEW MEMBER EDUCATOR:

The individual who is the liaison between the new members and the chapter. This individual is responsible for implementing and monitoring the new member program and preparing the new members for initiation.

NEW MEMBER PERIOD: A

period of six to eight weeks prior to initiation when a new member learns about her sorority’s values and expectations, and develops relationships within that organization.

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL: The

governing body of the 14 NPC sororities at Michigan State University.

PANHELLENIC EXECUTIVE BOARD: The nine members of the

Panhellenic Executive Board lead the Michigan State Panhellenic Council.

They are sorority members who have disaffiliated during Recruitment to oversee the process.

PARTY: This refers to each individual

recruitment event (“I have five parties today”) or the group of PNMs that visits a sorority during a particular time slot (“The next party is waiting outside”).

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM): A prospective new member of a sorority.

PRIMARY RECRUITMENT:

Designated period in the Fall when Potential New Members and Panhellenic sororities get to know each other through parties. Primary Recruitment is a mutual selection process, which means that both the potential new members and the individual sororities are making choices. Potential new members will make decisions regarding chapters they want to revisit, and the sororities will make decisions regarding the women they want to invite to their parties.

RECRUITMENT GUIDE: An

active sorority woman who has chosen to assist and counsel Potential New Members during the Primary Recruitment process.

Recruitment Guides Who are they?

Recruitment Guides are women who have disaffiliated from their own chapters during the recruitment period to help Potential New Members go through the formal recruitment process. They serve as the liaison between PNMs and chapters during recruitment.

Recruitment Guides are trained in how to prepare PNMs for recruitment. They are impartial to the process and are able to advise PNMs on finding effective ways to connect their values with another chapter’s.

Responsibilities of Recruitment Guides:

Complete all logistical duties required which could include assisting PNMs as they travel between recruitment locations, explaining recruitment procedures, assisting with data entry, contacting PNMs who do not arrive on time and so on.

Provide thorough knowledge of the Panhellenic community and being an advocate for the community.

Stay in contact with each PNM to provide support and guidance that will contribute to her retention throughout the recruitment process.

Engage PNMs in discussions of their personal values and how those values will better inform their decision-making.

Signing MRABA At the completion of the primary recruitment period, all women are given the option to sign a Membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement (MRABA). In order to receive a bid from a sorority on campus, the MRABA must be signed. The purpose of the MRABA is to ensure your awareness of the commitment you are making when you submit your final selections.

Please carefully consider the following points as you complete your MRABA Your options when considering your agreement are: You may choose not to complete an agreement at this time.

You may choose to list any women’s fraternity/sorority whose preference (last) event you attended and from which you are willing to accept an invitation to membership (a bid).

You may choose to limit your choices to just one or list any women’s fraternity/sorority whose preference round (last) event you attended and are willing to accept membership. Please note that by not listing the maximum number of events you attended you may be limiting your potential to join any other NPC group during this recruitment should you not be placed with your choice(s). Being a member of a sorority is a big time commitment.

When you sign this binding agreement, you are agreeing to accept an invitation to membership from any NPC fraternity/ sorority that you have listed.

Once the acceptance agreement has been turned in to the representative of the College Panhellenic Association, it cannot be altered or changed.

If you receive an invitation to membership (a bid) from any NPC group that you listed and do not accept it, you will be ineligible to join any other NPC women’s fraternity/sorority on the campus until the beginning of the next primary membership recruitment period.

Read and explain the Unanimous Agreements III. 4. Panhellenic Compact from the NPC Manual of Information 19th

Frequently asked Questions Is Recruitment virtual or in-person?

Both! It's a hybrid. Spirit Day & Philanthropy Day are virtual while Values Day & Preference Night will be in-person

When is the last day we can sign up for formal recruitment?

Friday, September 3rd @ 10 AM

Are masks mandatory at in-person events?

Yes. We are following MSU's policy: Masks are mandatory, regardless of vaccination status.

What should we wear?

Each day becomes progressively dressier. However, you should wear what you feel most comfortable in!

Are we limited to wearing certain colors as a PNM? Nope!

Are PNM's given shirts to wear on the first day of recruitment?

Shirts will not be given out this year. If you would like to purchase a Panhellenic shirt, they can be accessed through the link located on the recruitment sign-up!

These are not to be worn during recruitment.

When do we get our recruitment guide?

You will get your recruitment guides prior to PNM orientation.

Are letters of recommendation required for each chapter?

Nope! Michigan State Panhellenic does not require letters of recommendation.

Will my classes interfere with recruitment?

We do our best to ensure your classes do not interfere with recruitment. If you find there is a conflict, please notify your recruitment guide so that we can ensure you do not miss out on the recruitment experience.

Can I participate in formal recruitment if I play a sport?

Absolutely! If your game or practice interferes with your recruitment schedule, please notify your recruitment guide, and she will ensure you do not miss out on the recruitment experience.

If I miss fall recruitment, will I have an opportunity to join a sorority in the spring?

Yes, we have an informal recruitment process called "COB." Please keep in mind that not all 14 chapters may participate. We cannot guarantee all chapters will have the ability to allow new members due to chapter size.

Recruitment Tips

& Suggestions

Tip #1: Take notes! The point of this booklet is to help you take notes and reflect after your time spent with each chapter. After Spirit Day, many of the 14 chapters may “mesh together” in your memory which is why it is important to take detailed notes after each party; you’ll thank yourself later!

Tip #2: Don’t stress about your outfit. While every woman wants to present herself in a positive way, remember that recruitment is not about the clothes. Members in each chapter want to get know your individual personality and values. To reflect this, wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. But if you find yourself really torn, reach out to your Recruitment Guide and ask her for help!

Tip #3: Remember this process is about YOU! If your roommate or best friend from high school end up with different chapters than you do, don’t stress; this process is unique to every woman going through it! You can be best friends with women in and outside of your chapter, but no matter what stay true to yourself.

Tip #4: Time management is key! While recruitment can be an exciting and intense time, women who manage their time will find the process much easier than those who do not! Remember to allow enough time for your meals, homework, and sleep during recruitment - take advantage of the breaks during the weekdays. Being early to all events/parties is key to a successful recruitment.

Tip #5: Keep an open mind. When you receive your schedule from your Recruitment Guides at the beginning of each round, you may receive a schedule different from what you ranked during selections. Don’t get discouraged. Trust the process and keep going.

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A NEW MEMBER

If you join one of the 14 Panhellenic sororities here on campus, you also become a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). Here are a few things to be aware of when you join a Panhellenic sorority:

New Member Education: Each chapter has built in education to teach their new members about sorority life prior to becoming an active member.

Philanthropy Events: Each chapter holds events to raise money for their national philanthropy .

Finance: Each chapter has payment plans for membership dues in order to accommodate members. Financial transparency forms will be provided.

PNM Orientation

Virtual

Friday, September 3, 2021 Each group has a designated time slot to attend: Session 1: 6:00 – 7:00 pm Session 2: 7:30 – 8:30 pm Session 3: 9:00 – 10:00 pm Potential New Member Orientation is a lecture-style orientation session put on by the Panhellenic Council which educates women about the Formal Recruitment Process. You will receive a Zoom link from your Recruitment Guide.

Reflection Questions: Why do you want to be part of the Panhellenic Community?

Do you have any hesitations about participating in this process? Is there anything that makes this experience uneasy for you?

Do you feel like your personal values corresponded with any of the sororities’ values? Or its members’ values?

What does it mean to be a member of a sorority?

What role will gaining membership in a sorority play in your life?

What do you want to gain by participating in this experience?

Spirit Day

Virtual

Saturday, September 4, 2021 11AM - 2PM On Spirit Day, you will view a video from all 14 chapters defining their sisterhood. Each video will be around 10 minutes and you will have five minutes in between. Keep in mind will not directly talk to chapter members on this day. You will simply be viewing videos with your recruitment group and guides. It is important to pay attention during all of the videos and begin thinking about which chapters you could see yourself in!

Each party is 10 minutes

Casual

Visit all 14 chapters

Reflection Questions: How would you define a sorority?

Why do you think it is important to have strong connections with other women in your chapter How do you think the sororities you visited display sisterhood

Philanthropy Day

Virtual

Thursday, September 9, 2021 Friday, September 10, 2021 5PM - 10PM (on both days) Philanthropy Day will take place virtually over two days. Here, you will have the chance to learn in-depth about the chapter's philanthropy. A philanthropy is a charity that the chapter raises money and awareness for throughout the year; each chapter’s philanthropy is unique to them. Conversations on this day go beyond getting-to-know-you questions and may include topics of service, charity, etc.

Each party is 30 minutes

Casual blouse or dress

Visit 1-10 chapters

Reflection Questions: What does it mean to be philanthropic?

What is the difference between philanthropy and service?

Why do you think philanthropy is an important part of being a sorority member?

How do you feel about collaborating with a diverse group of people to serve others?

Have you ever participated in community service before?

What did you do? How did it make you feel?

Values Day

In-Person

Sunday, September 12, 2021 9:30AM - 10:50PM

Values Day will be the first in-person day. PNMs will be responsible for getting themselves to parties in a timely matter according to their given schedule. There will be a bus system provided to help you be on time for your parties.

Masks are required inside the chapter houses.

On Values Day, chapter members will have more intimate conversations with PNMs about their chapter’s values.

Conversations may include topics about family, friendship, service, etc. PNMs will also receive tours of the chapter houses on this day.

Each party is 40 minutes

Semi-formal attire

Visit 1-6 chapters

Reflection Questions: What are your personal values?

Why do you think it is important for women in the same chapter to share similar values?

How have you seen your values reflected throughout recruitment thus far?

Preference night

In-Person

Monday, September 13, 2021 5PM - 10PM Preference Night will be held in-person. PNMs will be responsible for getting themselves to parties in a timely matter according to their given schedule. There will be a bus system provided. Masks are required indoors.

On this day, PNMs will participate in a preference ceremony in the chapter house. They will be served water.

Each party is 50 minutes

Formal attire

Visit 1-2 chapters

Reflection Questions: What factors are you relying on to aide you in making your decisions?

What did you gain by participating in this experience?

How are sorority women relevant in 2021?

What did you enjoy most about this experience?

What did you learn most about yourself through this experience?

Bid day

In-Person

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 5PM

Please start arriving at 4:15 PM (EST)

Bid Day will take place at Demonstration Field (the field behind the Spartan Statue). The address is 229 Dem. Hall Road, East Lansing, MI 48824. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and jeans, shorts, or a skirt. You will be given a tshirt when you arrive to your chapter house.

Map of chapter houses 5 6 7 8

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1 2

9 10 11 12 13

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1. Delta Gamma 2. Pi Beta Phi 3. Gamma Phi Beta 4. Kappa Alpha Theta 5. Alpha Xi Delta 6. Sigma Delta Tau 7. Alpha Chi Omega

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8. Chi Omega 9. Zeta Tau Alpha 10. Kappa Kappa Gamma 11. Alpha Phi 12. Kappa Delta 13. Sigma Kappa 14. Alpha Omicron Pi

Recruitment locations 10 Alpha Chi Omega - 243 Burcham Drive Alpha Omicron Pi - 333 Charles Street Alpha Phi - 616 M.A.C. Ave Alpha Xi Delta - 855 Grove Street Chi Omega - 229 Burcham Drive Delta Gamma - 365 N. Harrison Road Gamma Phi Beta - 258 E. Michigan Ave Kappa Alpha Theta - 303 Oakhill Ave Kappa Delta - 528 M.A.C. Ave Kappa Kappa Gamma - 605 M.A.C. Ave Pi Beta Phi - 343 N. Harrison Road Sigma Delta Tau* - 710 Grove Street Sigma Kappa - 518 M.A.C. Ave Zeta Tau Alpha - 639 M.A.C. Ave

*Sigma Delta Tau's chapter house is currently under construction, therefore they will be recruiting out of the Marriott hotel at 300 M.A.C. Ave

Values-based

Recruitment

Michigan State Panhellenic and its 14 governing chapters stand for a values-based recruitment process. This entails recruiting PNMs who are in alignment with the chapter's values.

What is the purpose of values-based recruitment?

To make connections and build relationships between chapter members and potential new members (PNMs) To discover shared interests and values among chapter members and PNMs To display the high standards held by all NPC member organizations To provide PNMs with an opportunity to make informed decisions through an open, fair and unbiased experience To ensure the future of chapters

What are the benefits of values-based recruitment?

Potential new members (PNMs) seek the same core values, principals and standards as the chapter members.

Improved retention rates due to heightened PNM awareness of chapter expectations before joining.

Members are engaged in meaningful programming consistent with their own reasons for joining.

Get to know our

Chapters!

During formal recruitment, you will have the opportunity to meet with the Panhellenic sororities here at Michigan State. We recommend you take notes after meeting with each chapter both virtually and in-person. This will help you keep all of your thoughts straight about each chapter. Keep the following questions in mind after each party: How did you feel after meeting with this chapter?

Excited? Welcomed? Empowered?

Do your values align with this chapter's values?

What was your first impression of this chapter?

Has that opinion changed throughout the recruitment process?

How can you be an asset to this chapter? How can this chapter be an asset to you?

What did you like about the conversations you had?

alpha chi omega

AXΩ

"a-chi -o" symbol

Min. high school gpa

Golden Lyre

3.0

Flower

Min. college gpa

Red Carnation

2.75

Philanthropy

Live in requirement

Domestic Violence Awareness

1 year

New member dues

address

$1,037

243 Burcham Dr

Active member dues

ADA accessibility

Live out: $695 per semester Live in: $4,970 per semester

Ramp to access the main level and first floor bedrooms

Payment plans

legacy policy

Can pay in 3 installments per semester

None

alpha omicron pi

AOΠ

"a-opi" symbol

Min. high school gpa

Sheaf of Wheat

3.0

Flower

Min. college gpa

Jacqueminot Rose

2.75

Philanthropy

Live in requirement

Arthritis Foundation

1 year

New member dues

address

$2,664

333 Charles St

Active member dues

ADA Accessibility

Live out: $995 per semester Live in: $5100 per semester

None legacy policy

Payment plans

Can pay by month, semester, or all at once

None

alpha phi

AΦ

"a-phi " symbol

Min. high school gpa

Ivy Leaf

N/A

Flower

Min. college gpa

Lily of the Valley & Forget-Me-Not

2.5

Philanthropy

Live in requirement

Alpha Phi Foundation

1 year, as available

New member dues

address

$1106

616 M.A.C. Ave

Active member dues

ADA accessibility

Live out: $800 per semester Live in: $5,000 per semester

None legacy policy

Payment plans

Can pay by semester, year, or an installment plan

None

alpha xi delta

AΞΔ

"a-xid" symbol

Min. high school gpa

Quill

2.75

Flower

Min. college gpa

Pink Rose

2.5

Philanthropy

Kindly Hearts Campaign & Haven House

Live in requirement

1 year address

New member dues

855 Grove St

$1,558 Active member dues

Live out: $1,062 per semester Live in: $5,500 per semester

ada accessibility

None legacy policy

Payment plans

Can pay by month or semester

None

chi omega

XΩ

"chi-o " symbol

Owl

Min. high school gpa

2.0

Flower

Min. college gpa

White Carnation

2.0

Philanthropy

Live in requirement

Make a Wish

None

New member dues

address

$750

385 N. Harrison

Active member dues

ADA accessibility

Live out: $250 per semester Live in: $5,300 per semester

None legacy policy

Payment plans

Three payments per semester

Mother or sister of an initiated member

Delta Gamma

ΔΓ

"d-g" symbol

Min. high school gpa

Anchor

2.0

Flower

Min. college gpa

Cream Rose

2.5

Philanthropy

Live in requirement

Service for Sight

None

New member dues

address

$1,436

385 N. Harrison

Active member dues

ADA accessibility

Live out: $1,067 per semester Live in: $3,983 per semester

None legacy policy

Payment plans

Can pay by month, semester, or year

None

gamma phi beta

ΓΦB

"g-phi " symbol

Min. high school gpa

Crescent Moon

3.0

Flower

Min. college gpa

Pink Carnation

2.7

Philanthropy

Girls on the Run New member dues

$1,057 Active member dues

Live out: $680 per semester Live in: $5,270 per semester Payment plans

Can be implemented upon specific needs

Live in requirement

1 year address

285 Michigan Ave ADA accessibility

Ramp on the first floor to enter the house legacy policy

None

Kappa alpha theta

KAΘ

"theta " symbol

Min. high school gpa

Kite & Twin Stars

3.0

Flower

Min. college gpa

Black & Gold Pansy

2.75

Philanthropy

Live in requirement

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

1 year address

New member dues

$400

303 Oakhill ADA accessibility

Active member dues

Live out: $820 per semester Live in: $4,180 per semester Payment plans

Can be implemented upon specific needs

None legacy policy

Daughter, grand-daughter, great grand-daughter, or sister of an initiated member

kappa delta

KΔ

"k-d" symbol

Nautilus Shell Flower

White Rose Philanthropy

Prevent Child Abuse America & Girl Scouts of America New member dues

$1,267 Active member dues

Live out: $792 per semester Live in: $5,500 per semester

Min. high school gpa

3.0 Min. college gpa

2.5 Live in requirement

1 year address

528 M.A.C. ADA accessibility

Ramp to the back door legacy policy

Payment plans

Pay in one, two, or three installments per semester

Daughter, granddaughter, or sister of initiated member on good standing

Kappa kappa gamma

KKΓ

"kapp a" symbol

Min. high school gpa

Golden Key

3.3

Flower

Min. college gpa

Fleur-de-lis

2.7 Live in requirement

Philanthropy

1 year

Reading Is Fundamental & The Kiefer Foundation

address

605 M.A.C. New member dues

$410

ADA accessibility

None Active member dues

Live out: $777 per semester Live in: $5,245 per semester Payment plans

Pay in monthly installments

legacy policy

None

pi beta phi

ΠBΦ

"pi-ph i" symbol

Min. high school gpa

Angel & Arrow

2.7

Flower

Min. college gpa

Wine Carnation

2.7

Philanthropy

Live in requirement

Read > Lead > Achieve

1 year

New member dues

address

$1173

343 N. Harrison

Active member dues

ADA accessibility

Live out: $974 Live in: $4794

Ramp at the front of the house legacy policy

Payment plans

Can pay 3 installments/ month or by semester

None

Sigma delta tau

ΣΔT

"s-d-t " symbol

Min. high school gpa

Torch

N/A

Flower

Min. college gpa

Yellow Tea Rose

2.5 Live in requirement

Philanthropy

2 years

Prevent Child Abuse America, JWI, & The SDT Foundation

address

710 Grove New member dues

$900 Active member dues

Live out: $800 per semester Live in: $5,273 per semester Payment plans

Can pay by semester or by a personal payment plan

ADA accessibility

Ramp in the front, handicap bathroom & shower legacy policy

Daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, sister, & step relationships of each

Sigma Kappa

ΣK

"s-k" symbol

Min. high school gpa

Dove & Heart

2.8

Flower

Violet

Min. college gpa

2.5

Philanthropy

Sigma Kappa Foundation, Inherit the Earth, Gerontology, Main Seacoast Mission, Alzheimer's Disease Research

Live in requirement

1 year address

New member dues

$1132 Active member dues

Live out: $648 Live in: $5,900 per semester

518 M.A.C. ADA accessibility

None legacy policy

Payment plans

Can pay 3 installments/ semester or by year

None

Zeta tau Alpha

ZTA

"zeta " symbol

Min. high school gpa

Crown

2.5

Flower

Min. college gpa

White Violet

2.5 Live in requirement

Philanthropy

None

Breast Cancer Awareness & Education

address

639 M.A.C. New member dues

$1185

ADA accessibility

Active member dues

Outdoor ramp & escalator, handicap shower & stall

Live out: $887/ semester Live in: $5140/ semester

legacy policy

None Payment plans

3 installments/ semester or a more personalized plan

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